October 17, 2023
South Africa: Electricity Minister Welcomes Return of Unit 1 at Kusile Power Station
The Ministry of Electricity says the return to service of unit 1 at Kusile Power Station marks a critical milestone in the quest to "recover South Africa's economy". Read more »
October 16, 2023
South Africa: KZN Premier Welcomes Provincial 4IR Commission
Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube says the Provincial Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Commission is a game-changer in the march towards positioning KwaZulu-Natal as a smart… Read more »
South Africa: Hydrogen Economy Plays Prominent Role in Just Energy Transition - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the vital role the green hydrogen economy plays in the country's development and just energy transition. Read more »
October 15, 2023
South Africa: Gordhan Thanks Molefe for His Service
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has thanked Popo Molefe for his contribution to Transnet, following his resignation from the state-owned freight and logistics company's… Read more »
October 12, 2023
South Africa: 92.1 Percent of Population Owns a Cellphone
South Africa's Census 2022 national results has shown an upward trend in ownership of refrigerators, televisions and cellphones. Read more »
October 11, 2023
Namibia: Namibia, SA to Explore Business Opportunities
Namibia and South Africa's business executives will be exploring opportunities to increase trade and investment flows between the two countries at the Namibia-South African… Read more »
October 10, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Board Chairperson Steps Down
Eskom board chairperson, Mpho Makwana, is expected to step down from his role at the power utility's next AGM scheduled for the end of October. Read more »
October 09, 2023
South Africa: Borehole Drilling Underway in Ethekwini
As part of interventions to resolve water challenges, the eThekwini Municipality has started the drilling of boreholes in several wards, particularly in the rural parts of the… Read more »
South Africa: Entrepreneurial Sisters Venture Into U.S. Market
It was a drive to explore international trade that saw entrepreneurial sisters, Michelle and Mo Mokone, grabbing an opportunity to venture into the United States of America market. Read more »
October 05, 2023
South Africa: Work Under Way to Recover Germiston to Joburg Rail Line
The Gauteng Infrastructure team is working on recovering the Germiston to Johannesburg rail line following the collapse of a footbridge, said the Passenger Rail Agency of South… Read more »
South Africa: Chemicals, Cosmetics Sectors to Benefit From AfCFTA
The chemicals, cosmetics, plastics and pharmaceutical sectors are set to get acquainted with the benefits offered under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Owed R4.7 Billion By Gauteng Municipalities
Eskom announced on Wednesday that the municipal electricity debt in Gauteng continues to increase rapidly. Read more »
October 03, 2023
South Africa: Fuel Prices to Increase From Wednesday October 1, 2023
South Africans will once again have to tighten their belts as the fuel prices are set to increase on Wednesday. Read more »
October 01, 2023
South Africa: Electricity Generation Improving With Return of Kusile Units - Minister
Due to the return to service of Kusile Unit 3, the sustained improved generation performance and the lower than anticipated demand for electricity, load shedding will be suspended… Read more »
September 28, 2023
South Africa: Employment Up By 0.4% - Latest Statistics
Employment has increased by 39 000 or 0.4% quarter-on-quarter, from 10 039 000 in March 2023 to 10 078 000 in June 2023. Read more »
September 27, 2023
South Africa: Work Continues Between Govt, Business to Tackle Immediate Challenges - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with members of Cabinet and senior business leaders to receive an update on progress made in the collaboration between government and business. Read more »
South Africa: Africa Must Collaborate On Green Energy Agenda - Minister
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says intra-Africa collaboration will be important in the drive towards decarbonisation and strengthening… Read more »
South Africa: Electricity Utility Forecasts Lower Levels of Power Cuts This Summer
Eskom's outlook for this summer indicates that South Africans can expect lower stages of load shedding towards the end of the year and early 2024. Read more »
September 26, 2023
South Africa: Private Sector Needed to Step in On Transmission Expansion - Minister
Eskom's transmission expansion and strengthening will require a "considerable amount of resources" that will require government and the private sector to work together. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Visits Japan to Strengthen Hydrogen Economy Cooperation
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, is leading a delegation to Tokyo, Japan, as part of efforts to build a hydrogen economy in South… Read more »
South Africa: SIU to Investigate Tshwane's Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to probe the construction of Phase 1 upgrades and urgent refurbishment at the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works in the Tshwane… Read more »
September 24, 2023
South Africa: Uif Task Team to Intervene in Belville Labour Centre
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has dispatched a task team to the Bellville Labour Centre to intervene in concerns that have come to light through a media article about UIF… Read more »
South Africa: Mashatile to Address Youth Economic Council Gala Dinner
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to deliver the keynote address at the South African Youth Economic Council's second annual business gala dinner to be held on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President to Open Unesco Engineering Conference
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to deliver a keynote address when engineers from across the globe gather from Monday at the UNESCO 9th Africa Engineering Week and 7th… Read more »
September 21, 2023
South Africa: Repo Rate Remains Unchanged at 8.25%
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has announced that the repo rate will remain unchanged at 8.25%. Read more »